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Tb 6 definitions

# Definition Sets
1 stretch the skin taut with the thumb in a manner similar to venipuncture and slip the needle just under the skin at a very shallow angle. 1 set
2 between the radius & ulna, 3 cun proximal to the wrist, on the radial side of the ext. digitorum j/r fire phase 1 set
3 on the forearm, 3 cun proximal to the wrist, between the radius and ulna, radial to the extensor digitorum tendon 1 set
4 - primarily treated with anti-tuberculosis agents for 6-12 months first line meds - isoniazid (inh) - rifampin (rif) - ehtambulol (emb) - pyarzinamind (pza) - streptomycin (sm) (given after the fist four) 1 set
5 - intradermal administration of tuberculin - induration at injection site indicates exposure - sensitivity remains for life, and individual should not be tested again - skin test response is low in immune compromised patients - test considered positive if >5 mm diameter - two step testing is recommended for healthcare workers getting repeated testing and those with decreased response to allergens 1 set
6 - can be insidious - low grade fever (chronic) - high grade fever (acute) - fatigue - anorexia - weight loss 1 set
7 - night sweats - chest pain - persistent cough - cough may progress and become frequent - mucopurulent with hemoptysis - dyspnea is unusual 1 set
8 3 cun proximal to tb 4. 1 set